Based in rural Western Maryland, Paul Durham has been a photographer for over 30 years. He is self taught and his work reflects a lifetime love affair with parks and heritage sites.

Paul's career includes 27 years as a park ranger and conservation professional. His Scot, Irish and Welsh heritage frames his focus on the American Appalachian region and Ireland. His ancestors and many of his current relatives have lived in Virginia's Appalachian Mountain area since the 1700s. Some also migrated from Wales and Ireland during the mid-1800s.

His intimate knowledge of the natural world, love of people and a passion for heritage resources provides the foundation for his work. He specializes in travel and outdoor photography, with an emphasis on the American West, Ireland and natural and historic resources.

Paul believes that the meanings and stories inherent to a visual image are powerful. This belief shapes his work. His approach spans the traditional black and white styles of the early landscape photographers to the unique perspectives, patterns and color palettes that characterize our world.

His work is presented and marketed exclusively through Heritage Resources, LLC, a company he founded in January 2005 that provides interpretive products and services utilizing photography and visual communication. Gallery photos are marketed exclusively through this web site and in select galleries and shops. Assignments are accepted on a negotiated fee and expenses basis.

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